Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of labeling a plurality of products includes coating a pressure sensitive adhesive to a roll of face stock, the roll of face stock configured to be converted to a plurality of individual labels aligned in a single lane; singulating an individual label from the roll of face stock; and applying the individual label to a product of the plurality of products, wherein the coating, singulating and applying are conducted sequentially in a single continuous operation with a single continuous web of material.

Abstract: A button assembly is disclosed including a plastic cover having an upper body portion and a lower flange portion, the upper body portion having a top wall and an interior cavity, wherein a port is formed in the top wall of the upper body portion and the lower flange portion is adapted and configured to be welded to a wall of a plastic housing, and an elastomeric button over-molded on the plastic cover and including an upper actuation portion and a lower body portion, wherein the upper actuation portion extends through the port formed in the top wall of the upper body portion of the cover, and the lower body portion resides in the interior cavity of the upper body portion of the cover.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system comprising a first converter unit configured to receive a first modulated enterprise signal from an enterprise base station, demodulate the first modulated enterprise signal, extract enterprise data from the demodulated enterprise signal, and transmit the enterprise data to a modem over a wideband wireless communication network. The system further comprises a second converter unit configured to receive the enterprise data from the modem. The modem is configured receive the enterprise data from the wideband wireless communication network. The system is configured to create a second modulated enterprise signal corresponding to the first modulated enterprise signal using the enterprise data and wirelessly transmit the second modulated enterprise signal to an enterprise mobile station.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a technique for reducing latency in converting a term in a message to a hyperlink to a content item. The system can receive, from a messaging application executed by a first computing device, a first portion of a message and select a first content item based on the first portion of the message. The system can receive a second portion of the message and select a second content item based on the second portion and the first portion. The system can replace the first content item with the second content item. The system can provide instructions to the messaging application executed by the first computing device to convert a term of the message to a hyperlink for the second content item prior to transmission of the message from the first computing device to the second computing device via the messaging application.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for distributing tensor computations across computing devices. One of the methods includes: receiving specification data that specifies a distribution of tensor computations among a plurality of computing devices, wherein each tensor computation (i) is defined to receive, as input, one or more respective input tensors each having one or more respective input dimensions, (ii) is defined to generate, as output, one or more respective output tensors each having one or more respective output dimensions, or both, wherein the specification data specifies a respective layout for each input and output tensor that assigns each dimension of the input or output tensor to one or more of the plurality of computing devices; assigning, based on the layouts for the input and output tensors, respective device-local operations to each of the computing devices; and causing the tensor computations to be executed.

Abstract: Methods, computer systems, computer-storage media, and graphical user interfaces are provided for facilitating data type detection, according to embodiments of the present invention. In one embodiment, existing code is searched to identify a set of functions related to a target data type. Such functions can be executed using positive example values and negative example values. For each executed function, a logical explanation is generated that represents a distinction in execution of the positive example values from the negative example values. The executed functions can then be ranked based on the extent to which the corresponding logical explanations distinguish execution of the positive example values from the negative example values. A function suggestion corresponding with at least a highest ranked function can then be provided, for example to a user, to indicate a function for use in detecting the target data type.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. In some examples, an apparatus for video decoding includes receiving circuitry and processing circuitry. According to an aspect of the disclosure, the processing circuitry decodes prediction information of a current block in a current coding tree unit (CTU) within a picture from a coded video bitstream. The prediction information is indicative of an intra block copy mode. The processing circuitry further determines a reference area in the picture for the current block based on signals in the coded video bitstream that indicate constraints of the reference area, and then the processing circuitry reconstructs at least a sample of the current block based on reference samples of the reference area in the picture.

Abstract: A flow control valve including a main valve and a pilot valve for controlling a piston of the main valve. The valve maybe controlled through a control system based o{circumflex over (?)}pn measured pressures or temperatures in a system supplied or controlled by the valve. The valve may be operated as a pressure independent control valve, using pressure measurement from a supply line and exit line or return line of a hydronic HVAC system as inputs to the control system, which is operable to maintain a constant pressure drop across the system, or the valve may be operated as a temperature independent control valve, using temperature measurements from a supply line and exit line or return line of a hydronic HVAC system as inputs to the control system which is operable to maintain a constant temperature drop across the system.

Abstract: A first semiconductor die includes a first substrate, first semiconductor devices, first dielectric material layers having a first silicon oxide surface as an uppermost surface and forming first metal interconnect structures. A second semiconductor die includes a second substrate, second semiconductor devices, and second dielectric material layers forming second metal interconnect structures. A handle substrate is attached to a topmost surface of the second semiconductor die. The second substrate is thinned, and a second silicon oxide surface is provided as a bottommost surface of the second semiconductor die. The second semiconductor die is bonded to the first semiconductor die by inducing oxide-to-oxide bonding between the second silicon oxide surface and the first silicon oxide surface. The handle substrate is detached, and inter-die connection via structures are formed through the second substrate and the bonding interface to contact the first metal interconnect structures.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a first set of power converters arranged with a respective set of power inputs, and having a respective set of power outputs, and at least one controller module communicatively connected with the first set of power converters and configured to controllably adjust the power conversion of the first set of power converters, and method of operating the power distribution system.

Abstract: Methods and systems for addressing malfunction of a medical imaging device are disclosed. The method includes classifying a type of an image artifact in a medical image acquired by the medical imaging device by using a trained machine learning model. The method also includes analyzing system data associated with acquisition of the medical image to identify one or more system parameters that might have contributed to the type of image artifact and providing an action for addressing the image artifact based on the identified one or more system parameters.

Abstract: A method is provided to fabricate an injection molded piece with a weakened portion in an injection molding system having a cavity defined by a fixed mold part and a moveable mold part. The method comprises injecting raw material in a liquid state into the cavity to form the injection molded piece; moving a weakening insert into the injection molded piece from a first surface of the injection molded piece; injecting a gas to the first surface of the injection molded piece with a controlled pressure, wherein moving the weakening insert into the injection molded piece and injecting the gas are performed while the injection molded piece is in the liquid state.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides natural gas and petrochemical processing systems including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs of the various systems in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks.

Abstract: A vehicle badge includes a base and a circuit board disposed on the base. A plurality of light sources is disposed on the circuit board. The plurality of light sources defines a pattern. A guide member is disposed over the plurality of light sources. The guide member defines a plurality of light guides. A housing has a viewable portion and is disposed over the guide member. The guide member directs light from the plurality of light sources to the housing. A controller is operably coupled to each light source of the plurality of light sources. The controller selectively illuminates each light source of the plurality of light sources.

Abstract: A novel polymer mixture having fast drying time, a multilayer article comprising at least two layers of the dried polymer mixture and having good mechanical properties, water resistance and weatherability, and a method of preparing the multilayer article.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus for locking a computing device includes an actuator, a locking protrusion connected to a first portion of the computing device, a locking receptacle connected to a second portion of the computing device, a shape memory material (SMM) wire, and a force conditioner. The SMM wire has a first state and a second state and is movable between states by the actuator. The first state and the second state have first and second lengths, respectively. Moving from the first state to the second state applies a contraction force along a longitudinal direction of the SMM wire. The force conditioner is configured to apply a return force to the SMM wire that opposes the contraction face. The return force returns the SMM wire toward the first state while moving a maximum available force of the SMM wire to the second state of the SMM wire.

Abstract: A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for accessing a distributed file system using a content delivery network is discussed. An IO request for an object is received at a metadata server comprising metadata mapping a plurality of objects to an object store. An object identifier associated with the object and a CDN domain associated with the object store are determined. A URL is generated from the object identifier and the CDN domain. The URL is then returned to the client.

Abstract: A device is provided for changing the volume of a loading space in a vehicle. The device includes a movable loading surface, a side wall and at least one pivotable support arranged on the side wall. The support has a support surface on which the loading surface is mounted in a raised position. The support is arranged on a pivot axis oriented perpendicularly to the loading surface.

Abstract: Enhancements to the device management functionality within service layer architecture of a Gateway node are described. The SL application registration procedure can be enhanced for devices in support of device management. Functionality can be added to the service layer to initiate automated request notification for DM purposes. Lightweight SL Transport Protocol bindings can support sending multiple DM commands called DM Action Scripts with a specific focus on the Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP) Protocol.

Abstract: A headrest assembly includes a front surface and a frame member disposed within an interior of the headrest bun. First and second hinge members are coupled to opposite sides of the frame member and first and second side supports are operably coupled to the first and second hinge members, such that the first and second side supports are independently operable between stowed and extended positions relative to the headrest bun. The first and second side supports extended outwardly from the front surface of the headrest bun in the extended position, and the friction hinges are tuned to move the first and second side supports towards the stowed position when the first and second side supports are contacted by a vehicle occupant during a vehicle impact event.